My Partner has a Praise Kink, What Can I Say?
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My Partner has a Praise Kink, What Can I Say?

E Elizabeth Kirkhorn 5 min read

If your significant other is an auditory learner, seeks positive reinforcement, or claims that words of affirmation is their love language, they may have a Praise Kink: A sexual desire to receive praise in order to get off. For any modern day Shakespeare, appeasing a praise kink may not feel like a challenge. But if you don’t have a way with words, coming up with new ways to compliment your partner in bed can make sex feel daunting.

If your significant other is an auditory learner, seeks positive reinforcement, or claims that words of affirmation is their love language, they may have a Praise Kink: A sexual desire to receive praise in order to get off. For any modern day Shakespeare, appeasing a praise kink may not feel like a challenge. But if you don’t have a way with words, coming up with new ways to compliment your partner in bed can make sex feel daunting.

In this article Praise Kink Cheat Sheet: Here’s What To Say

Not to worry. Satisfying your partner’s praise kink doesn’t require a knack for writing sonnets. Here’s a list of grab-and-go compliments you can take to the bedroom in a pinch, based on your partner’s personality type. Whether they’re an active practitioner of BDSM, or simply a romantic who wouldn’t mind hearing you express some admiration in the act, here are some praises to keep in your back pocket.

Praise Kink Cheat Sheet: Here’s What To Say

Remember, any of these praises can be altered based on the sexual orientation of your partner or partnership. Happy praising!

For the bratty submissive

If your partner is somewhat of a brat, or a submissive who loves to misbehave, here are some praises to pull out when you succeed in taming them.

For the the body positive

Your partner wants to feel like sex personified while you’re in the throes of passion. Give some extra love to what makes their physicality so sexy with these compliments:

For the action-oriented lover

Don’t underestimate the ways you can use the praise kink to your advantage. If your partner likes to take a little direction, use these keywords to tap into their love of praise while also making what you want known.

For the pet play enthusiast

“Good girl” and “good boy” are synonymous with pet play. Add these phrases to your toolkit for a little pizzazz when you’re engaging with your puppy, kitten, or pony.

Read more: Beginner's Guide to Pet Play

For the romantic

A praise kink doesn’t always have to have emphasis on the “kink.” One of these statements will go a long way in making your partner feel loved up.

For the long distance partner

Being apart doesn’t have to dull the erotic effect of being praised. Whip these out during a Zoom play session or simply over text to get their wheels turning.

For the humiliation fetishist

The humiliation fetish and the praise kink go hand in hand. Elevate the degradation factor with your words by dolling out the following praises.

For the words of affirmation seeker

If your partner identifies their love language as words of affirmation, they could be leaning into their praise kink as a way to get that verbal reinforcement that lights them up inside. Here are some easy phrases to let them know how much you value them.

For the “Type A” submissive

Sometimes, you need to be told when to let go and give into your primal urges. Coax that inner animal out of your partner with these praise kink options.

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Elizabeth Kirkhorn

Elizabeth Kirkhorn is a writer and essayist living in Manhattan. She is a graduate of The New School's MFA in Writing and currently lends her voice to a Creative Strategy Role at Dotdash Meredith, where she focuses on health & wellness brands. Elizabeth's writing spans a wide range of kinks and curiosities, and can be found on O.school, MysteryVibe, Byrdie, and beyond. Elizabeth's personal passions include creating fetish content that's friendly and accessible to all...

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